@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jul 22, 2026
I've known Jay for a long time. I like Jay. I worked well with him when he was at the SEC. But I was bitterly disappointed by his performance in front of my committee.
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@tomvilsack· Democratic · IA· Jul 22, 2026
If you make hunger the number one priority, then I can guarantee you that governors will have to listen, corporate CEOs will have to listen, nonprofits will have to listen.
@stevescalise· Republican · LA· Jul 22, 2026
So when you think about something like SAVE America, which is at the heart of democracy, just saying show picture ID to vote, for God's sake, you can't go get pasta at Olive Garden without a picture ID.
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 22, 2026
Let’s be clear: there is a difference between making the consultation process work better and cutting Tribes out of the process.
@stevescalise· Republican · LA· Jul 22, 2026
We're also moving the NDAA, the National Defense Authorization Act.